Pistol: The Birth of a Legend (1991)
A story about the great basketball player "Pistol" Pete Maravich when he was in the eighth grade. He plays on the varsity basketball team at Daniel High School but has some very difficult obstacles standing in his way of playing. The only support he has is from his father, retired basketball pro Press Maravich.
Director: Frank C. Schröder
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Millie Perkins as Helen Maravich |
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Nick Benedict as Press Maravich |
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Adam Guier as Pete Maravich |
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Murrell Garland as Coach Pendleton |
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Tom Lester as Pete as adult |
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Buddy Petrie as Buddy Pendleton |
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Darrel Campbell as Carl Connfield |
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Wendy Leblanc as Sandy |
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John Richardson as Moose |
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Melinda Walsh as Rachel |
| Camera | John Lewis | Still Photographer |
| Directing | Frank C. Schröder | Director |
| Writing | Peter Maravich | Story |
| Costume & Make-Up | Deanna Doran | Costume Design |
| Production | Samuel Benedict | Producer |
| Production | Darrel Campbell | Producer |
| Production | Rodney Stone | Co-Producer |
| Art | John Sperry Wade | Production Design |
| Production | Peter L. Andrews | Co-Producer |
| Writing | Darrel Campbell | Novel |
| Sound | Brent Havens | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Randy Walsh | Director of Photography |
| Production | Frank C. Schröder | Executive Producer |
| Production | Paul Rich | Executive Producer |